(Photo
on right by Judith's son, Eric Smith, all others on this
page by Judith) 5 males and one
female Purple finch Blue Jays Finches and
Grosbeaks Eight birds in the
rain Mama Robin
Every
year we wait for the Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks to return from
their winter home. The males arrive first and scout for
suitable nesting territory. Eventually most of these males
will nest elsewhere, but we will have several pairs that
will spend the summer here and raise families.
